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What To Do If Your Payslip Is Wrong

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Short answer

Check the figures first: your rate and hours, that super is 12% of ordinary time earnings, and that every deduction is authorised. Raise it with payroll in writing, quoting the pay period. Under Payday Super, contributions should reach your fund within 7 business days. Escalate to Fair Work or the ATO if it is not fixed.

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General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.

Step by step

  1. Check the figures. Confirm your gross pay matches your rate and hours, that super is 12% of ordinary earnings, and that every deduction is authorised. Compare against the payslip calculator.
  2. Raise it in writing. Put the issue in writing to your employer or payroll, quoting the pay period and the exact lines that look wrong. Keep copies of payslips and correspondence.
  3. Check your super fund. If super is the issue, check your fund's transaction history - under Payday Super, contributions should arrive within 7 business days of payday.
  4. Escalate if unresolved. For unresolved underpayment contact the Fair Work Ombudsman. For unpaid super, report it to the ATO.

Check first

Confirm your gross pay matches your rate and hours, that super is 12% of ordinary earnings and going to your fund, and that every deduction is authorised. Compare with the payslip calculator.

Escalate if needed

Put the issue in writing to your employer. For unresolved underpayment, the Fair Work Ombudsman can help. For unpaid super, you can report it to the ATO. Keep copies of payslips and correspondence.

Frequently asked questions

What if my super is missing?+

Check your fund first, then raise it with your employer; unpaid super can be reported to the ATO.

Who handles underpayment?+

The Fair Work Ombudsman assists with wage and entitlement issues.

Can deductions be made without my consent?+

Generally deductions must be authorised by you or permitted by law or your award.

General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.
Sources & methodology

Last updated 13 August 2026. Figures use the 2026-27 financial year.

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